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| + | | Title = The Microsoft Hearts Network | ||
| + | | SortTitle = Microsoft Hearts Network, The | ||
| + | | Image = Microsoft Hearts Network, The - WIN3 - Screenshot - About.png | ||
| + | | ImageDescription = Windows 3 - Screenshot - v3.11. | ||
| + | | Developer = {{VideoGameDeveloper|Microsoft}} | ||
| + | | Publisher = {{VideoGamePublisher|Microsoft}} | ||
| + | | PublishedYear = 1992 | ||
| + | | PublishedMonth = 10 | ||
| + | | PublishedDay = 27 | ||
| + | | Platforms = {{Platform|Windows}}, {{Platform|Windows 3}} | ||
| + | | Genres = {{VideoGameGenre|Video card game|Cards}}, {{VideoGameGenre|Single-screen video game|Single-screen}}, {{VideoGameGenre|Strategy video game|Strategy}} | ||
| + | | Series = [[Microsoft Card Games (universe)|Microsoft Card Games]] | ||
| + | | Multiplayer = {{GameMultiplayer|Alternating versus}} | ||
| + | | Distributions = {{VideoGameDistribution|Commercial}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | + | '''''The Microsoft Hearts Network''''', also called '''''Hearts Network''''', is a [[video card game]] developed by [[Paul Pedriana]] and published by [[Microsoft]] with [[Windows 3|Windows for Workgroups 3.1]] on 1992-10-27. It is a video game version of the [[card game]] [[Hearts]] and one of many [[Microsoft Card Games (universe)|Microsoft card games]]. The game was included to show off the networking capabilities of Windows for Workgroups. Each subsequent version of [[Windows]], including 3.11 for Workgroups, 95, 98, Me, and XP included the game with minor updates with each release. When [[Windows Vista]] was released, the game was completely reprogrammed and retitled simply ''[[Hearts (Microsoft)|Hearts]]''. | |
| − | == | + | ==Personal== |
| − | I own most versions of Windows, | + | {{VideoGameStatus |
| + | | Own = Yes. I own most versions of Windows, so I own the included versions. | ||
| + | | CantOwn = | ||
| + | | Won = Yes. I have beaten the AI several times. | ||
| + | | CantWin = | ||
| + | | Finished = Late 2000s. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | I remember seeing this game being played by my fellow students across the network in my high school. Although I was interested in playing it myself, I didn't know the rules, and made little attempt at learning them. I kept seeing the game across various versions of Windows as I upgraded, but it wasn't until I bought a new computer with Windows Vista, which featured the more attractive remake of the game, that I tried to play it and began understanding how to developed strategies for the game. After beating the AI several times, I went back to this version and beat the AI in this version too. | ||
==Review== | ==Review== | ||
| − | + | {{Video Game Review|4|5|4|1|8|Windows XP}} | |
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{{Spoilers}} | {{Spoilers}} | ||
===Good=== | ===Good=== | ||
| − | * The game nicely simulates the | + | * The game nicely simulates the card game Hearts. |
* The fact that you can play across the network with human opponents was a great feature. | * The fact that you can play across the network with human opponents was a great feature. | ||
* The AI is good enough to challenge beginner players. | * The AI is good enough to challenge beginner players. | ||
| − | * Each major release of Windows also included minor updates to the game. A later version included with XP came with a better interface and additional options, like the ability to change the card backs. | + | * Each major release of Windows also included minor updates to the game. A later version included with XP came with a better interface and additional options, like the ability to change the card backs. The Vista remake is even better. |
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===Bad=== | ===Bad=== | ||
* The early versions of the game were pretty ugly looking using a default 16-color [[Enhanced Graphics Adapter|EGA]] palette. You couldn't even resize the form. | * The early versions of the game were pretty ugly looking using a default 16-color [[Enhanced Graphics Adapter|EGA]] palette. You couldn't even resize the form. | ||
| − | * Although the game featured sound effects, they're quite | + | * Although the game featured sound effects, they're quite juvenile. |
===Ugly=== | ===Ugly=== | ||
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==Media== | ==Media== | ||
| + | ===Screenshots=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Hearts - | + | Microsoft Hearts Network, The - WIN3 - Screenshot - Start.png|Starting a new game. |
| − | Hearts - | + | Microsoft Hearts Network, The - WIN3 - Screenshot - About.png|The about dialog. |
| − | Hearts - | + | Microsoft Hearts Network, The - WIN3 - Screenshot - Passing.png|Passing my unwanted cards. |
| − | Hearts - | + | Microsoft Hearts Network, The - WIN3 - Screenshot - Playing.png|Playing a hand. |
| + | Microsoft Hearts Network, The - WIN3 - Screenshot - Victory.png|I won this round! | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ==Representation== | ||
| + | {{Representation | ||
| + | | Media = Video games | ||
| + | | StrongFemaleCharacterStatus = Fail | ||
| + | | StrongFemaleCharacterNotes = There are no characters. | ||
| + | | BechdelTestStatus = Fail | ||
| + | | BechdelTestNotes = There are no characters. | ||
| + | | StrongPOCCharacterStatus = Fail | ||
| + | | StrongPOCCharacterNotes = There are no characters. | ||
| + | | QueerCharacterStatus = Fail | ||
| + | | QueerCharacterNotes = There are no characters. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
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[[Category: Video Game Prime Order - Strategy, Adventure, Action]] | [[Category: Video Game Prime Order - Strategy, Adventure, Action]] | ||
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[[Category: Card Games]] | [[Category: Card Games]] | ||
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[[Category: 4-bit Color Graphics]] | [[Category: 4-bit Color Graphics]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:33, 13 March 2024
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The Microsoft Hearts Network, also called Hearts Network, is a video card game developed by Paul Pedriana and published by Microsoft with Windows for Workgroups 3.1 on 1992-10-27. It is a video game version of the card game Hearts and one of many Microsoft card games. The game was included to show off the networking capabilities of Windows for Workgroups. Each subsequent version of Windows, including 3.11 for Workgroups, 95, 98, Me, and XP included the game with minor updates with each release. When Windows Vista was released, the game was completely reprogrammed and retitled simply Hearts.
Contents
Personal
| Own? | Yes. I own most versions of Windows, so I own the included versions. |
|---|---|
| Won? | Yes. I have beaten the AI several times. |
| Finished | Late 2000s. |
I remember seeing this game being played by my fellow students across the network in my high school. Although I was interested in playing it myself, I didn't know the rules, and made little attempt at learning them. I kept seeing the game across various versions of Windows as I upgraded, but it wasn't until I bought a new computer with Windows Vista, which featured the more attractive remake of the game, that I tried to play it and began understanding how to developed strategies for the game. After beating the AI several times, I went back to this version and beat the AI in this version too.
Review
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| 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
Best Version: Windows XP
— This section contains spoilers! —
Good
- The game nicely simulates the card game Hearts.
- The fact that you can play across the network with human opponents was a great feature.
- The AI is good enough to challenge beginner players.
- Each major release of Windows also included minor updates to the game. A later version included with XP came with a better interface and additional options, like the ability to change the card backs. The Vista remake is even better.
Bad
- The early versions of the game were pretty ugly looking using a default 16-color EGA palette. You couldn't even resize the form.
- Although the game featured sound effects, they're quite juvenile.
Ugly
- Nothing.
Media
Screenshots
Starting a new game.
The about dialog.
Passing my unwanted cards.
Playing a hand.
I won this round!
Representation
| Strong female character? | Fail | There are no characters. |
|---|---|---|
| Bechdel test? | Fail | There are no characters. |
| Strong person of color character? | Fail | There are no characters. |
| Queer character? | Fail | There are no characters. |
Links
Categories:
- Video Games
- 1992 Video Games
- Video games developed by Microsoft
- Video games published by Microsoft
- Windows Games
- Windows 3 Games
- Video Game Genre - Cards
- Video Game Genre - Single-screen
- Video Game Genre - Strategy
- Multiplayer
- Multiplayer Alternating versus
- Software Distribution Model - Commercial
- Video Games I Own
- Video Games I've Beaten
- Video Game Rating - 4
- Video Game Graphics Rating - 4
- Video Game Sound Rating - 1
- Video games without a strong female character
- Video games that fail the Bechdel test
- Video games without a strong person of color character
- Video games without a queer character
- Video Game Prime Order - Strategy, Adventure, Action
- Card Games
- 4-bit Color Graphics
